NUSOJ condemns bomb attack on radio station
This is the second time the Daljir radio station has been attacked, and no action was taken against the perpetrators of the previous incident.
Radio presenter gunned down in Mogadishu
Farah Hassan Sahal, who works for Radio Simba, was shot outside the station by a soldier who is believed to either be with the African Union Mission or Transitional Federal Government.
Puntland frees jailed Somali journalist
The president of Puntland granted a pardon to Faysal Mohamed Hassan, who was serving a prison sentence for publishing a “false news report”.
Al-Shabaab imposes severe restrictions on privately-owned radio station
Radio Jowhar has been forced to limit its reporting to news and information that is favourable towards the militant group.
Journalist sentenced to one-year prison term for “publishing false news”, faces exile to Ethiopia
Following nationwide condemnation of the heavy sentence against Faysal Mohamed Hassan, Puntland authorities are reportedly threatening to exile him to Ethiopia.
NUSOJ concerned by partisan use of media
“The way the TFG and Al-Shabaab media cover the current conflicts degrades the quality, critique and objectiveness of the media they control,” said Omar Faruk Osman, NUSOJ Secretary General.
Militias shut two radio stations
“Armed groups on all sides of the conflict must stop using the media as pawns,” said CPJ.
Thirty IFEX members sign letter to authorities regarding attacks against journalists
IFEX members condemn the increased attacks and judicial harassment against Somali journalists and media organisations.
Offices of journalists’ union robbed by armed men, staff threatened
IFJ is concerned about consistent politicised actions against NUSOJ members and its leadership aimed at preventing them from carrying out their legitimate activities.
NUSOJ urges Transitional Federal Government to accept UN recommendations to improve free expression situation
“It is our hope that the TFG will accept the recommendations from the UN Human Rights Council in order to improve the freedom of expression situation in the country,” says NUSOJ.
NUSOJ World Press Freedom Day statement
To commemorate this day, NUSOJ celebrates the indispensable role that journalists play in Somali society in the face of an increasing wave of repression.
Editor found guilty of defaming transport minister
Journalist Abdifatah Mohamud Aidid faces imprisonment if he is unable to pay a US$1,000 fine within 30 days.
Private newspaper bombed, radio journalist wounded
NUSOJ expressed concern over the indiscriminate shelling in Mogadishu which resulted in the bombardment of the “Xog-Ogaal” private newspaper.
Two journalists freed in Mogadishu, two others still held in north
Radio Shabelle manager Abdirashid Omar Qase and news director Abdi Mohamed Ismail were released unconditionally after being held for three days.
Director and editor of prominent station detained
Abdi Mohammed Ismail and Abdirashid Omar Qase were arrested upon their arrival at security agency headquarters in Mogadishu and were denied access to food, legal representation, and family.
Radio journalist detained in Puntland
Liban Abdi Farah was arrested when he attempted to report on a bomb blast in Galkayo.